ENGLISH 5

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the pupils are expected to
a. Define public speaking
b. Enumerate and differentiate from one another the kinds of speeches
c. Follow the tips in public speaking
d. Overcome their fear of public speaking
e. Introduce themselves to the class

II. Subject Matter: Public Speaking

References: http://wittcom.com/how-to-develop-confidence-speaking/
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/present/presentation-tips.html
https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ld/resources/presentations/delivering-presentation
www.accuconference.com/blog/types-of-presentations/

III. Lesson Development

A. Motivation

The teacher will show a picture to the class and will call on some pupils to describe what is shown in
the picture.

How did you feel when you were asked to speak in front of the class? (nervous)
It is normal to feel that way. But, there are ways on how we can overcome that fear. Before that, let us first
define “Public Speaking.”

B. Presentation

Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a speech to a
live audience.

Kinds of Speeches

1. Informative or Expository Speech – serves to provide interesting and useful information to your
audience. Some examples of informative speeches:
 A teacher telling students about earthquakes
 A pupil introducing himself
 A computer programmer speaking about new software

2. Demonstrative Speech – has many similarities with an informative speech. A demonstrative speech
also teaches you something. The main difference lies in including a demonstration of how to do the thing
you’re teaching. Some examples of demonstrative speeches:
 How to start your own blog
 How to bake a cake
 How to write a speech
 How to… just about anything
3. Persuasive Speech– works to convince people to change in some way: they think, the way they do
something, or to start doing something that they are not currently doing. Some examples of persuasive
speeches:
 Become an organ donor
 Improve your health through better eating
 Television violence is negatively influencing our children
 Become a volunteer and change the world

4. Inspirational Speech- designed to make your audience move. Also considered a “motivational” speech,
this is designed to encourage participants to go after their goals, whatever they may be. Inspirational
speeches will tell stories and the hope is that the audience will feel an emotional connection to the topic.
These are also a great way to get the audience’s attention.

Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

Most people say that giving a speech in front of a crowd is their greatest fear. And yet, the ability to
give a speech is one of the most valued communication skills today.

Try these tips to get over your nervousness and to develop confidence while speaking.

1. Stay calm and connect with your audience.

It’s hard to be relaxed and be yourself when you’re nervous. Even experienced speakers get
nervous.

 Turn your fear into energy you can use to boost your delivery.
 Connect with your audience by letting your passion shine through.
 Be enthusiastic and honest, and the audience will respond.

2. Prepare.
Know what you are going to say – and why you want to say it.

 Build your presentation around what your audience is going to get out of the presentation.
 Bear in mind what the audience needs and wants to know.
 Make it easy for your audience to understand and respond by keeping your presentation simple.

3. Practice.
The more familiar you are with your material the more you will be able to inspire your audience’s trust
and confidence.

 Stand up in a room and deliver your presentation in front of the mirror.

 Walk around as you practice out loud.
 Get used to hearing your own voice filling a room.
 Familiarize yourself with the words and phrases in your presentation.
 Play around with different volumes and see how well you can hear your own voice.

Don’t memorize your speech or practice it word for word. Talk it through, point by point. Imagine you’re
explaining your main ideas to a friend.
Tips in Public Speaking

1. Act confident.
Do not show your audience how nervous you are.
 Stand straight.
 Stick your chest out.
 Never put your hands in your pockets.

2. Smile and make eye contact with your audience.

 If you smile and make eye contact, you are building a rapport, which helps the audience to
connect with you and your subject.
 It also helps you to feel less nervous, because you are talking to individuals, not to a great
mass of unknown people.
3. Start strongly.
 The beginning of your presentation is crucial.
 You need to grab your audience’s attention and hold it. They will give you a few minutes’
grace in which to entertain them, before they start to switch off if you’re dull.

4. Focus on your audience.

 Stage fright is rooted in self-preoccupation. (“How am I doing?” “Am I making any sense?”)
 Stop focusing on yourself.
 Focus, instead, on your audience. (“How are you?” “Are you getting this?” “Can you hear
me?”)

5. Use your voice effectively.

Your voice is a very flexible and powerful tool. You can use it in many different ways by varying the
volume, pace and pitch.

 Play around with the volume, pace and pitch of your voice when practicing your presentation.
 Find different ways of saying the same sentence.
 Explore different ways of adding emphasis to your main points.
 Always try to convey enthusiasm and energy through your use of your voice.

Volume
 Make sure that your voice is loud enough for your audience to hear clearly.
 Speaking too loudly or too quietly can make it difficult for your audience to follow your presentation.

Pace
 Make sure that the speed of your delivery is easy to follow.
 If you speak too quickly or too slowly your audience will have difficulty following your talk.
 A slightly faster section might convey enthusiasm.
 A slightly slower one might add emphasis.

Pitch
 The pitch of your voice also varies in day to day conversation and it is important to play on this when
making a presentation.
 For example, your pitch will raise when asking a question.
 It will lower when you wish to sound simple.

6. Relax, Breathe and Enjoy.

If you find presenting difficult, it can be hard to be calm and relaxed about doing it.
 One option is to start by concentrating on your breathing. Slow it down, and make sure that you’re
breathing fully. Make sure that you continue to pause for breath occasionally during your presentation too.

If you can bring yourself to relax, you will almost certainly present better. If you can actually start to
enjoy your presentation, your audience will respond to that, and engage better. Your presentations will
improve, and so will your confidence. It’s well worth a try.

Your speech will be evaluated in four areas – ideas and content, organization, language and delivery.
Below are statements summarizing the skills you need to demonstrate in each area. Use this checklist as
you prepare your oral presentation.

Self-check Guide on Oral Presentation/Public Speaking

Ideas and Content Organization

Clear ideas and details Planning from beginning to end

❐ My speech has a clear purpose and main ideas
stand out.
❐ I use clear details that support the main idea.
❐ I am familiar with my topic.
❐ I have thought about my audience. I have tried to
make my message clear to my audience
❐ My presentation is easy to follow.
❐ I tell things in an order that makes sense.
❐ I have an effective beginning, middle, and end.
❐ My introduction and conclusion are clear and
valid.
❐ My transitions flow smoothly.

Delivery Language
Information presented clearly Clear and interesting words

❐ I make eye contact with the audience.
❐ I speak at an appropriate speed and volume and
my voice is energetic
❐ I speak fluently without unnecessary fillers like
“um” or “like”.
❐ My body language matches the tone of the
speech and does not distract the audience.
❐ I choose words that are expressive and accurate.
❐ I use proper grammar.
❐ I use humor when appropriate or words to
convey the seriousness of my topic when
appropriate.
Speaking Delivery

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SPEAKERS

 Speaker keeps eye contact for most of the presentation and considered the whole audience.
 The speaker speaks clearly, slowly, loudly, and used an animated voice.
 There are no distracting movements.
 The speaker faces the audience.
 Natural gestures are used.

SUCCESSFUL SPEAKERS
 Some eye contact, but maybe directed towards only one area of the audience.
 Normal conversational voice, doesn't show confidence.
 Voice is forceful but not real animated.
 A few distracting movements.
 Few or unnatural gestures.

NOT YET SUCCESSFUL SPEAKERS

 Very little or no eye contact.
 Mumbles or speaks softly, speaks in monotone.
 Swaying, shifting of weight, or distracting movements.
 Back to audience during part of speaking.
 No gestures.

C. Generalization

Public speaking is good communication skill that one must acquire in order to voice out his/her ideas
correctly without misleading the listeners/audience from the speaker’s true message.
Remember these tips as you go along in developing this skill.

Preparing and Delivering a Speech

 Do a good job of thinking about and researching your topic. Explore all sides of the topic.
 Think about the topic information you have gathered and use only the details which will work well for
you.
 Write an introduction which will gain the interest of your audience as well as introduce your topic.
 Think about how you can move from one point to another smoothly.
 Use your own language. Speak as if you were actually talking to someone.
 Don't use a "big" word when a small one will do.
 Make sure everything you say is clear and understandable.
 Speak loudly enough so that everyone can hear you.
 Don't rush! – Take your time and your voice will naturally add color and interest to your topic.
 Keep both feet on the floor. Don't slouch, sway, or wobble.
 Show enthusiasm for your topic from start to finish.
 Look at your audience as you speak.
 End with a strong, interesting idea.